Fixture tests peel strength of heat-sealed lids.
Press Release Summary:
Model TG 5093 Peel Fixture helps food and packaging industries develop quality seals on food containers. It consists of small upper spring-loaded wedge grip that holds film cover and horizontal sliding bed with dish holder. Vacuum system securely grips food container in position. System handles containers measuring 120 mm in diameter. It has 112 lb force capacity and fits onto LF, LR, or Plus ranges of low force universal testing machines.
Original Press Release:
New Fixture Tests Peeling Back Heat-Sealed Food Lids Without Strain
LARGO, FL--Lloyd Instruments--the market leader in the field of materials testing--has developed a novel fixture specifically to test the peel strength of heat-sealed plastic film covers for food containers. The TG 5093 Peel Fixture fits the company's latest testing machines and is designed to help the food and packaging industries develop quality seals on food containers.
The precision-engineered fixture consists of a small upper spring loaded wedge grip that holds the film cover and a horizontal sliding bed with a "dish holder". A vacuum system securely grips the food container in position. This advance capability not only ensures accurate results and data reproducibility but also safety during testing.
The TG 5093 was designed specifically for a major international food production company. The system currently handles containers measuring 120 mm (4.724 in) in diameter but additional holders may be designed to accommodate containers with other shapes and dimensions. The fixture has a 500 N (112 lbs) force capacity and fits easily onto the company's latest LF, LR or 'Plus' ranges of low force universal testing machines.
Lloyd Instruments is part of AMETEK Test & Calibration Instruments, a division of AMETEK, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of electrionic instruments and electric motors
with annual sales exceeding $1 billion. The company's Material Test Business Unit has manufacturing operations in Fareham, UK and Largo, FL and markets specialty materials testing products and systems under the LLOYD INSTRUMENTS, CHATILLON, NEXYGEN and DAVENPORT brand names. More information is available from the newly designed website at chatillon.co.uk.
Further Enquiries: UK: Suzanne Sharpe, AMETEK Lloyd Instruments Ltd. Forum House, 12 Barnes Wallis Road, Segensworth East, Fareham, Hants P015 5TT UK. Tel. +44 (0)1489 486399 Fax. +44 (0)1489 885118 www.lloyd-instruments.co.uk E-mail SHARPES@lloyd-instruments.co.uk
